The book Stories of the Prophets by Ibn Kathîr traces the lives of the prophets with their sources, in an annotated edition.
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Discover the lives of the prophets as told by a great scholar in the book Stories of the Prophets by Ibn Kathîr. This collection traces the journey of the prophets and their efforts to bring people back to faith. It draws on the Qur’an and the prophetic tradition.
The text is taken from the great work “Al-Bidâya wa An-nihâya”, which means “The Beginning and the End”. The book Stories of the Prophets cites verses and hadiths in support of each account. The publisher has sought to leave out weak narrations and to give the reference for the hadiths cited. It is a read for anyone who wants to know the stories of the prophets along with their sources.
This new edition is revised, expanded and annotated, and it contains maps. The book is a paperback of 17 x 12 cm and 3 cm thick, weighing about 400 g. The book Stories of the Prophets is published by Sana, at Maison Ennour.
Review written by the Air d’Orient team · Updated on 19 September 2026
We read the feedback from buyers of the book Stories of the Prophets to pick out what comes up most often, both the good and the less good.
Where we lean: for someone who wants to know the stories of the prophets with their evidence, this is a serious and instructive read. For a child, The Prophets Told to Children, shown below, will be simpler. For other titles, browse our books on Islam section.
The history of the prophets can be read in several works. Here is how the book Stories of the Prophets compares with two other much-requested titles.
| Book | Publisher | Content | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
| “Stories of the Prophets” Ibn Kathîr · this book |
Sana | Accounts and sources | Adults |
| “Chronicle of Tabari” Sana |
Sana | Prophets and kings | Broad history |
| “The Prophets Told to Children” Tawhid |
Tawhid | Stories for children | Children |
The Chronicle of Tabari covers the history of the prophets and the kings, in a hardback edition. Its scope is wider, going beyond the prophets alone. To concentrate on their stories, Ibn Kathîr’s book goes straight to the point.
The book The Prophets Told to Children adapts these accounts for younger readers. It suits reading as a family. For an adult who wants the sources, Stories of the Prophets by Ibn Kathîr remains more complete.
The book is a small format of 17 x 12 cm, and the text is fine. Several readers point this out, especially those who wear glasses. Good lighting makes reading more comfortable.
This book is aimed at adults and teenagers who want to study the lives of the prophets. Each account rests on the Qur’an or the tradition. For a young child, a book written for that age will be simpler.
Ibn Kathîr’s book is devoted to the prophets, with notes and maps. The Chronicle of Tabari tells the history of the prophets and the kings, over a wider scope. Both are published by Sana.
Find more reference works in our books on Islam section.
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| Author | Ismaïl ibn Kathîr |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Sana |
| Size | Paperback |
| Language | French |
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The history of the prophets can be read in several works. Here is how the book Stories of the Prophets compares with two other much-requested titles.
| Book | Publisher | Content | Ideal for |
|---|---|---|---|
| “Stories of the Prophets” Ibn Kathîr · this book |
Sana | Accounts and sources | Adults |
| “Chronicle of Tabari” Sana |
Sana | Prophets and kings | Broad history |
| “The Prophets Told to Children” Tawhid |
Tawhid | Stories for children | Children |
The Chronicle of Tabari covers the history of the prophets and the kings, in a hardback edition. Its scope is wider, going beyond the prophets alone. To concentrate on their stories, Ibn Kathîr’s book goes straight to the point.
The book The Prophets Told to Children adapts these accounts for younger readers. It suits reading as a family. For an adult who wants the sources, Stories of the Prophets by Ibn Kathîr remains more complete.
Review written by the Air d’Orient team · Updated on 19 September 2026
We read the feedback from buyers of the book Stories of the Prophets to pick out what comes up most often, both the good and the less good.
Where we lean: for someone who wants to know the stories of the prophets with their evidence, this is a serious and instructive read. For a child, The Prophets Told to Children, shown below, will be simpler. For other titles, browse our books on Islam section.
The book is a small format of 17 x 12 cm, and the text is fine. Several readers point this out, especially those who wear glasses. Good lighting makes reading more comfortable.
This book is aimed at adults and teenagers who want to study the lives of the prophets. Each account rests on the Qur’an or the tradition. For a young child, a book written for that age will be simpler.
Ibn Kathîr’s book is devoted to the prophets, with notes and maps. The Chronicle of Tabari tells the history of the prophets and the kings, over a wider scope. Both are published by Sana.
Find more reference works in our books on Islam section.
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